To make the scam more believable, there are reminders that the tickets are running out and there are also Facebook posts from supposedly happy customers who have already been successful with their application.

Alton Towers has acted by putting a warning on its website about the fraud.

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A statement on the Alton Towers website reads: "We are aware of a ticket offer being shared on social media that claims to be from Alton Towers Resort.